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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chrisi Kay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 cm
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185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
178 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrisi Kay! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kay swinging wildly here.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kay gets tackled into the ropes by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. Gracie is working Kay over against the ropes. Kay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks. Gracie lands a nice shot to the body. Kay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kay tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Vitor Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisi Kay. Gracie digs a right hand underneath Kay's ribcage. Kay let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gracie lands a right hand. Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Kay looks gassed! Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut. Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Gracie. Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Chrisi Kay has been cut. A body shot lands from Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie. Gracie presses Kay against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Kay backwards. Kay is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now. Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kay or not. Good body shot from Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie lands a nice shot to the body. Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie digs a right hand into Kay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kay's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Gracie. Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gracie. Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. Gracie digs a right hand into Kay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kay's gas tank. Gracie is working Kay over against the ropes. Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie pushes Kay back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Gracie is leaning against Kay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Kay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jab by Gracie. Gracie scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a combination. Kay tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kay is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Kay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie works his way into full mount! Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kay shrugs it off. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kay is looking to escape. Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kay manages to avoid the submission attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chrisi Kay's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Kay shows good takedown defense. Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react. Kay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. Gracie scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kay is breathing heavily. Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Gracie does it's job there. Kay tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around? Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie advances to mount. Gracie trying to control but Kay is having none of it. Gracie is looking to work his way around to Kay's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kay is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. Kay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Kay preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. Gracie is trying to stick to Kay's back but Kay is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kay.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Kay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kay dominating with strikes here. Kay with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there. Kay goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie. Gracie trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom. Kay is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working. Kay throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chrisi Kay's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie throws out a powerful jab. Kay tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kay misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie jabs Kay to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gracie connects with a single shot there. Chrisi Kay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kay's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom. Vitor Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kay has escaped and now he's on top! Kay stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kay is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gracie moves nicely into side control. Kay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kay looking for submissions off his back. Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kay is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Gracie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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